RecruitingNCT06647511

Digital Solutions to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnant Refugee Women


Sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

Sep 12, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to use digital health tracking to improve how high blood pressure and other health issues are detected in pregnant refugee women. The main questions this study aims to answer are are: * Can a digital monitoring system that checks for high blood pressure in these women be tested and refined, using clinical training and validation? * Can this digital monitoring system accurately track any related pregnancy health issues and be used to refer participants to care providers? * Can this system be used to accurately identify risks associated with the contraction of pregnancy-related conditions, such as preeclampsia and high blood pressure? Participants will: * Complete baseline and follow-up in-person appointments; * Complete surveys at these appointment that track their health, stress levels, and comorbidities/risks associated with pregnancy; * Be given a smartwatch fitness tracker and electronic blood pressure cuffs for at-home measurements.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether digital health solutions — such as smartphone apps or text message programs — can reduce pregnancy complications and improve health outcomes for pregnant refugee women in New York City. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently pregnant - You are a refugee, asylum seeker, or asylee as recognized by the U.S. government - You are 18 years or older - You own a personal smartphone **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide informed consent - The study team determines you are in an extremely vulnerable situation that makes participation inappropriate - You are planning to move out of the New York City area within the next 24 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICENokia-Withings BPM Connect Blood Pressure Monitor

At-home blood pressure (BP) measurements will be weekly via a blood pressure cuff (e.g., Nokia-Withings BPM (Beats per Minute) Connect), with measurements being manually entered into the study specific smartphone app.

DEVICESmartwatch Devices

Passive continuous collection of digital data (e.g., daily heart rate trends, activity levels, sleep measurements) for exploratory outcomes will occur via Apple Watches and Fitbit Versa 3s, which are synced to a smartphone application.


Locations(1)

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, United States

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